• 융합정보논문지
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2021

본 연구는 염색 과정에 유기산을 이용한 후처리를 적용하여 염색의 지속성을 높이고 모발의 손상을 억제하고자 하였다. 체리레드와 블루실버 색상으로 탈색모를 염색하는 과정에 succinic acid와 tartaric acid를 이용하여 후처리 하고 염색된 모발의 색 지속성, 인장강도, 기공, 표면 특성을 알아보았다. 반복적인 샴푸 세척을 진행한 후 모발의 색상변화를 측정한 결과 succinic acid와 tartaric acid 실험군은 대조군 보다 효율적으로 모발의 색상을 유지할 수 있었다. 염색 후 모발의 손상도를 측정한 결과, succinic acid와 tartaric acid 실험군은 대조군 보다 높은 인장강도, 낮은 기공도, 매끄러운 표면 특성을 나타내어 모발 보호 효과를 나타냈다. 특히, tartaric acid는 succinic acid 보다 높은 효율로 염색모의 색을 지속시키고, 모발을 보호할 수 있었다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.1373-1378
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• 2018

농업 인구의 감소와 고령화, 곡물자급률 하락과 같은 문제들을 해결하기 위해 IoT기술을 활용한 농업ICT융합기술의 개발이 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 농업 ICT기술은 시설하우스에만 집중되어 노지재배 분야에는 자동화된 제어 시스템이 미비한 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 Lora 무선통신으로 넓은 면적의 노지에서 전자밸브, 워터펌프를 자동 제어하는 관수 제어 시스템을 제안한다. 제안된 시스템은 소형 태양광 패널을 이용하여 별도의 전원이 필요 없으며, 플러그 앤 플레이 방식으로 무선자동설정을 지원함으로써 설치 및 운영이 매우 편리하다. 따라서 노동력 절감, 노지 농산물 품질 및 생산성 향상에 크게 기여할 것으로 예상된다.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2018

본 논문은 VLC (Visible Light Communication)의 컬러그리드 변조방식을 이용하여 스마트 도어락 시스템을 구현하기 위한 다중접속 방식을 제안한다. 컬러그리드 변조방식을 이용하여 도어락으로 접근하는 다수의 사용자를 인식하고 인증하기 위하여 가시광 신호를 다중으로 접속하는 방법이다. 기존 인프라를 이용하여 가시광 다중 접속을 가능하게 하기 위해서는 신호의 심벌 에너지 간격을 최대한 넓게 해야한다. 따라서 이와 같은 가시광 컬러그리드 기반 심벌을 모듈레이션하여 가시광 채널에서 제안된 시스템의 성능을 측정한다. 다중 접속 사용자의 수를 인식하는 도어락 시스템을 구현하기 위한 변조신호의 실제 채널 실험 결과를 보인다.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.91-97
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• 2018

본 논문은 VLC (Visible Light Communication)의 컬러그리드 기반 가시광 IoT 도어락 시스템의 구현 가능성을 제시한다. 이 논문에서 논의된 컬러그리드 기반의 VLC 변조 방식은 빛의 직진성과 빛의 특성 인 풍부한 주파수 자원을 이용한다. 이 시스템의 성능 결과는 비트 오류율 (BER) 및 신호 대 잡음비 (SNR) 시뮬레이션을 사용하는 기존 변조 방식과 비교한다. 채널 모델과 관련하여 제안된 혼합변조 방식은 NLOS (Non Line Of Sight)를 제외한 가장 가까운 LOS (Line Of Sight)를 선택한다. 이 논문의 실험은 실내 환경에서 Tx와 Rx 사이에서 3m의 거리에서 전력 dB을 변화시킴으로써 수신 된 심볼의 에러율을 보여준다. 성능 결과 및 실험을 통해 제안 된 컬러그리드 기반 변조 방식의 우수성을 보인다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.243-251
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• 2023

Objectives: Although a few studies have investigated the relationship between kidney and oral function (number of remaining teeth), their results remain inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between kidney function and oral health in community-dwelling healthy elderlies and examine the factors associated with kidney function. Materials and Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the Shimane prefecture cohort recruited by the Center for Community-Based Health Research and Education in 2019. We collected clinical data on dental status, background factors and kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR], mL/min/1.73 m² and creatinine levels, mg/dL). Results: The study enrolled 481 participants, whose mean age was 66.7±7.4 years, and 223 (46.4%) participants were men. Multivariate analysis revealed significant correlations between eGFR (B=0.17, P=0.04), creatinine (B=-0.54, P<0.01), and the number of remaining teeth. The number of remaining teeth was associated with creatinine and eGFR, which are indicators of kidney function. Conclusion: This study suggests that preserving the teeth may prevent decline in kidney function. Dental professionals should provide instructions and professional care to reduce the risk of systemic diseases such as kidney dysfunction.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.893-899
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• 2024

In a secondary cooling system of a sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR), rapid detection of hydrogen due to sodium-water reaction (SWR) caused by water leakage from a heat exchanger tube of a steam generator (SG) is important in terms of safety and property protection of the SFR. For hydrogen detection, the hydrogen detectors using atomic transmission phenomenon of hydrogen within Ni-membrane were used in Japanese proto-type SFR "Monju". However, during the plant operation, detection signals of water leakage were observed even in the situation without SWR concerning temperature up and down in the cooling system. For this reason, the study of a new hydrogen detector has been carried out to improve stability, accuracy and reliability. In this research, the authors focus on the difference in composition of hydrogen and the difference between the background hydrogen under normal plant operation and the one generated by SWR and theoretically estimate the hydrogen behavior in liquid sodium by using ultra-accelerated quantum chemical molecular dynamics (UA-QCMD). Based on the estimation, dissolved H or NaH, rather than molecular hydrogen (H₂), is the predominant form of the background hydrogen in liquid sodium in terms of energetical stability. On the other hand, it was found that hydrogen molecules produced by the sodium-water reaction can exist stably as a form of a fine bubble concerning some confinement mechanism such as a NaH layer on their surface. At the same time, we observed experimentally that the fine H₂ bubbles exist stably in the liquid sodium, longer than previously expected. This paper describes the comparison between the theoretical estimation and experimental results based on hydrogen form in sodium in the development of the new hydrogen detector in Japan.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.270-278
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• 2022

Background/Aims: Endoscopic evaluation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) is useful in determining whether the lesions are benign or malignant. This study aimed to examine the usefulness of peroral pancreatoscopy (POPS) in determining the prognosis of IPMNs. Methods: POPS with videoscopy was performed using the mother-baby scope technique. After surgery, computed tomography/magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or ultrasonography and blood tests were performed every 6 months during the follow-up. Results: A total of 39 patients with main pancreatic duct (MPD)-type IPMNs underwent POPS using a videoscope, and the protrusions in the MPD were observed in 36 patients. The sensitivity and specificity of cytology/biopsy performed at the time of POPS were 85% and 87.5%, respectively. Of 19 patients who underwent surgery, 18 (95%) patients had negative surgical margins and 1 (5%) patient had a positive margin. Conclusions: In IPMNs with dilatation of the MPD, POPS is considered effective if the lesions can be directly observed. The diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions is possible depending on the degree of lesion elevation. However, in some cases, slightly elevated lesions may increase in size during the follow-up or multiple lesions may be simultaneously present; therefore, careful follow-up is necessary.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.11-17
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• 2016

Objectives : This study was aimed to survey the perception of public official on public health promotion programs in Traditional Korean Medicine (PHPP-TKM). Methods : Data were collected from 129 public officials who were in charge of PHPP-TKM business in the public health centers using the structured questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed through frequency analysis and T-test using SPSS 13.0. Results : Even though stroke prevention programs are implemented most often at present, respondents hope to practice dementia prevention programs in the future. The obstructive factor was measured by 5-point Likert scale, and the most obstructive factor was that there were neither standard manuals nor methodological guidelines for the programs($3.73{\pm}0.97$). The second most obstructive factor was that TKM-PHPP duplicated other public health programs($3.67{\pm}1.07$). The plan to activate TKM-PHPP was also measured by 5-point Likert scale. The most suggested plan was to develop competitive programs ($4.20{\pm}0.88$). The second most suggested plan was that of various integration of public health programs ($4.14{\pm}0.80$). Conclusions : The result of survey questionnaire suggests to develop various integrated programs, and to draw up a standard manual to activate the TKM-PHPP in public health centers.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2016

Objectives : In 2007, a survey of how Kampo was regarded in Japanese clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) was first conducted by the Special Committee for Evidence Based Medicine (EBM), namely the Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM). A manual for CPG development was also published in 2007 by the Japan Council for Quality Health Care, and the revised edition came out in 2014. The purpose this study is to review the current state in CPGs applied to Kampo after 2007, while focusing on how Kampo products being regarded evidence based branch of medicine by CPG developers. Methods : Sources include the Kampo CPGs website of Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) and MINDS (Medical Information Network Distribution Service) website of Japan Council for Quality Health Care. Results : Among the 784 CPGs existing by the end of 2015, 91 CPGs were considered containing descriptions of Kampo. Furthermore, 28 type A Kampo CPG (KCPG) which had quality of evidence and strength of recommendation with references were found. Also, most of type A KCPGs relied on the MINDS Handbook for Clinical Practice Guideline Development that was published in 2007. Conclusions : The number of KCPGs are increasing yearly. However, there is still not much Kampo evidence found in CPGs in Japan. Overall, it could be said that we need to not only make evidence vertically but preach it horizontally well.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.119-135
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• 2020

Objective : To investigate the epidemiology of newly-diagnosed, histologically-confirmed (NDHC) central nervous system (CNS) tumours and its changes over a 21-year period in a regional hospital in Hong Kong. Methods : This is a single-institute retrospective descriptive study of patients undergoing surgery for CNS tumours in a regional hospital of Hong Kong in the period from January 1996 to December 2016. The histological definition of CNS tumours was according to the World Health Organization classification, while the site definition for case ascertainment of CNS tumours was as set out by the Central Brain Tumour Registry of the United States. Patients of any age, who had NDHC CNS tumours, either primary or secondary, were included. The following parameters of the patients were retrieved : age at diagnosis, gender, tumour location, and histological diagnosis. Population data were obtained from sources provided by the Government of Hong Kong. The incident rate, estimated by the annual number of cases per 100000 population, for each histology grouping was calculated. Statistical analyses, both including and excluding brain metastases, were performed. Statistical analysis was performed with Microsoft Excel, 2016 (Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA). Results : Among the 2134 cases of NDHC CNS tumours, there were 1936 cases of intracranial tumours and 198 cases of spinal tumours. The annual number of cases per 100000 population of combined primary intracranial and spinal CNS tumours was 3.6 in 1996, and 11.1 in 2016. Comparing the 5-year average annual number of cases per 100000 population of primary CNS tumours from the period 1996-2000 to 2011-2015, there was an 88% increase, which represent an increase in the absolute number of cases by 4.52 cases/100000 population. This increase was mainly contributed by benign histologies. In the aforementioned periods, meningiomas increased by 1.45 cases/100000 population; schwannomas by 1.05 cases/100000 population, and pituitary adenomas by 0.91 cases/100000 population. While gliomas had a fluctuating 5-year average annual number of cases per 100000 population, it only had an absolute increase of 0.51 cases/100000 population between the 2 periods, which was mainly accounted for by the change in glioblastomas. Conclusion : This retrospective study of CNS tumour epidemiology revealed increasing trends in the incidences of several common CNS tumour histologies in Hong Kong, which agrees with the findings in large-scale studies in Korea and the United States. It is important for different geographic locations to establish their own CNS tumour registry with well-defined and structured data collection and analysis system to meet the international standards.